| Appearance |
Clear, yellow to light brown (varies by type) |
| Color |
Pale yellow to golden (depends on oil type) |
| Odor |
Characteristic of the specific oil (neutral, nutty, or fruity) |
| Taste |
Mild, depending on oil type (can be neutral, sweet, or slightly bitter) |
| Viscosity |
Varies (generally low for vegetable oils) |
| Moisture Content |
< 0.1% |
| Fatty Acid Composition |
High in unsaturated fats (linoleic acid, oleic acid, etc.) |
| Free Fatty Acids |
< 0.1% (refined oils) |
| Smoke Point |
160°C to 250°C (varies by oil type) |
| Specific Gravity |
0.91 - 0.93 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index |
1.45 - 1.47 |
| Shelf Life |
6 months to 2 years (depending on the oil and storage conditions) |
| Peroxide Value |
< 10 meq/kg (refined oils) |
| Crude Fiber |
0% |
| Saponification Value |
190 - 200 mg KOH/g |
